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Romans 3-4: Fully Convinced that God Will Do What He Promised

Aug 11, 2010
Christian Living, Faith, Glorifying God, God, Romans

Today’s reading is Romans 3:1-4:25.

“No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised” (Romans 4:20-21).

Over and over again the Bible stories make one strong point. God does what He promises. Abraham’s family became a great nation in the land He promised and He blessed all nations in Abraham’s seed through Jesus Christ. I need to remember that today. God is able and will do what He has promised me. I need to build my faith in that.

It appears one of the best ways to do that is to give glory to God. Today, I give glory to God for what He has done in my life, building my confidence that He will continue to work in my life accomplishing what He has promised–that I will be conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:28-30).

Keep the faith and keep reading,

ELC

PS. What struck you in today’s reading?

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  • http://www.mandevillechurch.org Nathan Williams

    In Romans 4, I have in the past read “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and thought, “Abraham was credited with righteousness when he obeyed in faith.” But if I jump back to Genesis 15:6, the context is just what Romans 4 says: it’s when Abraham asked God, “Can I use my servant as my heir, since I don’t have a child?” God said, “No, it will be a son from your own body.” Abraham said, “Okay, I believe.” And THAT’S when God imputed righteousness – because of his faith. Before action. Before circumcision. Before the law of Moses. Abraham was considered righteous.

    Interesting.

    • Edwin Crozier

      Yes, that is interesting.

      What do you make of Romans 4:12 that says he is the father of those who "walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised"?



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